India-US sign rare earth framework: How the critical minerals pact could benefit New Delhi

India and the US on Tuesday signed a bilateral framework covering the supply, mining and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement was announced by external affairs minister S Jaishankar after bilateral discussions and the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, where the issue also featured prominently.“We are today signing a bilateral India-US framework…

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Rihanna returns to India after two years, arrives in Mumbai ahead of Fenty Beauty launch in the city |

Global pop star Rihanna is back in India. Two years after her much-talked-about performance in the country, the singer was spotted arriving in Mumbai on Thursday evening.Videos of Rihanna touching down at a private airport in Mumbai quickly went viral on social media. In the clips, the singer is seen dressed in an all-black outfit,…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for June 1-June 5 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd, and R R Kabel Ltd have been picked as the top stocks to buy in the June 1-June 5, 2026 week by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities:Nuvama Wealth Management LtdNUVAMA has staged an impressive recovery after taking…

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CAPF bill earmarking IG to DG positions for IPS officers to be tabled in Parliament soon | India News

The bill seeks to earmark a minimum 50% IG-level posts, 67% ADG-level posts and all DG and special DG-level posts in CAPFs for deputation (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Citing the need to retain deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to the Central armed police forces (CAPFs) for operational efficiency through better Centre-state coordination, the…

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Air India Layoffs: Middle East crisis: Air India says no layoffs planned, asks staff to cut discretionary spending

Air India has told employees that it does not anticipate layoffs despite mounting financial pressures linked to the Middle East conflict, while also directing teams to sharply reduce costs and suspend discretionary spending.During a townhall meeting on Friday, Air India chief human resources officer Ravindra Kumar GP assured staff that job cuts were not expected…

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Priority to promotion of sericulture along coast: Min | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Sericulture minister K Venkatesh said that priority will be given to promote sericulture in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.He was speaking after inaugurating the Dakshina Kannada district-level ‘Reshme Krishi Mela’ organised by the sericulture department and Bharatha Agri Development FPCL at Vittal on Wednesday.The minister said that until about 30 years ago, sericulture was…

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RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25% amid inflation risks from Middle East crisis

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its April monetary policy review, as rising inflation risks linked to the Middle East crisis cloud the outlook, according to a poll of economists cited by PTI.Geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity prices and sharp currency movements — with the rupee hitting…

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Monsoon fury shuts trekking trails across Kudremukh division | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Trekking activities in the Kudremukh division have been suspended for the past two days following heavy rainfall in the region, officials from the Kudremukh Wildlife Division in Karkala said.Trekking routes under the Kudremukh, Belthangady and Kerekatte ranges have been closed due to unsafe conditions, including slippery trails, swollen streams, and the risk of falling…

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Rajpal Yadav’s wife Radha recalls coping during jail phase; actor admits emotional toll hit his family hard, ‘It hurt me’ |

Rajpal Yadav and his wife Radha recently opened up about one of the most difficult phases of their lives, when the actor was embroiled in a legal case and briefly lodged in jail. During a recent interaction, the couple spoke candidly about navigating the crisis, managing family responsibilities, and staying strong through it all. Rajpal…

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